Starfish beach
Starfish is the most famous beach on the island of Colon of the Bocas del Toro archipelago. The symbol of this place is the large starfish that can be seen in the bay.
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Beach description
Starfish beach is a narrow strip of light sand, stretched between the rainforest and the azure waves of the ocean. The bay has a sandy bottom and very clear water. There are almost no waves. You can swim and sunbathe on this beach amidst beautiful tropical nature, so this place is so popular and almost always crowded.
On the beach you can find both the beautiful pristine nature of the tropics, and the service necessary for relaxing on the beach. There are toilets on the beach, sunbeds and parasols can be rented. There are several cafes and restaurants. There are no hotels in the immediate vicinity of Starfish Beach, most are located in the south of Colon Island.
When is it better to go
Favorable time for a beach holiday in Panama begins in the second half of December and lasts until April. Air temperature during this period does not exceed + 32 °C, water temperature – not lower than + 23 °C. It is noteworthy that in the Caribbean Sea the water is several degrees warmer than on the Pacific coast.
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Sightseeings
Not far from Starfish beach is the Finca Los Monos Botanical Garden.